Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Due to further expansion of our service, we have a Full Time or Part time opportunity based at Richmond and Geelong (Waurn Ponds) with a work from home mix if you choose. You will be predominately responsible for accurately coding medical records in accordance with the Australian Coding Standards. Using 3M Codefinder, you will be exposed to a diverse Casemix including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Interventional Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Oncology, Obstetrics and Rehabilitation. 

Experienced staff in this role also have the opportunity be involved in our extensive internal audit program, mentoring of junior staff currently undertaking the Epworth training program or a portfolio of other duties in addition to coding.

You will make an impact by:

• Accurately coding episodes using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards as well relevant state, national and internal advice
• Ensuring all records are coded within specified timeframes
• Maintaining compliance with reporting requirements
• Ensuring the high quality of our coding by participating in our internal audit program
• Actively participate in training, quality and education activities

To be successful in this role:

You have a drive to enhance your skill set and build on your coding knowledge.  You’re comfortable working autonomously as well as part of a team. You understand how your role impacts the financial sustainability of the organisation and demonstrate a commitment to improving clinical coding service. In return we will value you and your specialised skill set.  

You will have:

• Proven high quality coding skills
• An excellent knowledge of the Australian Coding Standards
• Previous coding experience in the public or private sector would be advantageous
• Experience with private sector funding models would be advantageous

Position Description       Inherent Requirements       

• Relevant qualifications in Health Information Management or Clinical Coding

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Epworth My Benefits program with shopping, theatre, restaurants and sports ticket discounts
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on [email protected].

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.